Corporate Counsel

DNOW L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

401(k) retirement savings

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking a Corporate Counsel to perform a variety of legal and regulatory tasks under the direction of the DNOW legal department. This role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and enforcing contracts across domestic and international markets, including distributor, master service and real estate agreements, while ensuring compliance with DNOW standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of in-house or large-firm experience, a JD or LLM, and strong communication across functions and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in-house or at a large law firm.
• Strong presentation skills to key stakeholders.
• Self-starter mentality with limited oversight.
• Ability to communicate with all departments and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and international contracts across energy sectors and supply chain services.
• Support negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of Distributor, Master Service, Master Vendor, and Equipment Sales Agreements, as well as real estate transactions.
• Advise and counsel across DNOW, including foreign subsidiaries, on revisions and compliance with DNOW standards.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

JD or LLM

Job description

Job Overview

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. START YOUR CAREER NOW. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for performing a variety of legal and regulatory tasks within DNOW (NYSE: DNOW) under the direction and supervision of the lawyers in the DNOW legal department. DNOW is an industry-leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety products, and artificial lift systems to the upstream, midstream, and downstream & industrial markets as well as a leading supply chain solutions company with over 5,000 employees worldwide. This position will report to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.

Job Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and international legal agreements for the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors, as well as supply chain services, with special attention to warranties, indemnities, damages, penalties, and other risk related clauses. Work with the finance department and the business units to support in the negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of contracts including, but not limited to: Distributor Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Master Vendor Agreements, Equipment Sales Agreements, Consignment Agreements, Finance Agreements, Real Estate Transactions (Sales/Leases), Terms and Conditions, and Confidentiality Agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with DNOW legal standards and applicable governing law. Provide advice and counsel to all levels of the business segments across DNOW, including work with foreign subsidiaries across the world, specifically in Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East as to why certain revisions were made to any given agreement.

Job Requirements

2-5 years of experience in-house or at a large law firm JD or LLM equivalent. Strong presentation skills to key stakeholders within the organization. Self-starter mentality with limited oversight. Ability to effectively communicate with all departments across the company, identify and analyze issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and ensure compliance. Ability to recognize potential legal problems and devise solutions. Effective drafting, negotiating, problem solving, and communication skills. Strong customer experience/service/delivery and business acumen. Ability to work collaboratively and as member of a team, while also empowering business leaders and colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + bonus 401(k)/Retirement savings Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage) Career Growth Friendly work environment Paid vacation/holidays

At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities. DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets. We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.